As every year The Blues Foundation’s 35th Annual International Blues Challenge was a HUGE success and a must for all blues lovers. Many bands compeeted and here are the winners…

Bands:

HOROJO TRIO (Otawa Blues Society)
FIRST PLACE BAND

THE JOSE RAMIREZ BAND (DC Blues Society)
SECOND PLACE BAND

THE PITBULL OF BLUES BAND (South West Florida Blues Society)
THIRD PLACE BAND

Solo/Duo:

HECTOR ANCHONDO (Blues Society Of Omaha)
FIRST PLACE SOLO/DUO

Our Spanish bluesman FELIX SLIM!!! (Long island Blues Society)
SECOND PLACE SOLO/DUO!!

Gibson Guitarist Award:

JW-JONES (Otawa Blues Society)

Best Self Produced Cd:

MOONSHINE SOCIETY, “SWEET THING”

Congratulations to all winners and participants!!